Sunshine Root Vegetable Dhal

A delicious but super easy one-pot lunch that is hearty and full of lots of different veggies & spices. Root veggies are perfect for winter as heavy and warming in nature they help ground the body. Red lentils are calming & soothing to the body & mind as well as being very nutritious. Make sure to add the ghee & spices to aid with digestion.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup rinsed red lentils

1 cup of mixed root veg - beetroot, squash, sweet potato, carrot

1 stick celery

1 small red onion

Inch of fresh ginger

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp fennel seeds

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds

2 cups of water

Ghee

Salt & pepper

For toppings - fresh coriander, Greek yoghurt, fresh grated ginger & toasted mixed seeds, squeeze of lemon.

Method:

Heat ghee and add fresh grated ginger, celery & red onion. Once soft add all the spices until fragrant. Then add root veg & lentils & water. Cook for 40 minutes until soft. Season with salt & pepper and add toppings of choice. This can also be served with naans/flatbreads/slice of sourdough.

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